RV Rental Auburn, CA

The Auburn State Recreation Area is one of the easiest places to get outside and enjoy nature. The state park encompasses 40 miles of the North and Middle Forks of the American River and offers some amazing opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, fishing, and whitewater rafting. It’s also well known for its endurance races.

Auburn is also known as the endurance racing capital of the world with dozens of races of over 50 miles in length including the Western States Trail Run and American River 50 Mile Endurance Run. Even if you’re not a runner, these races are an experience to watch and a great way to spend the day when you book an RV in Auburn.

If you don’t feel like traveling too far and have a bicycle, the Forest Hills bike path is a great way to see some of the amazing scenery around Auburn. Golfers will enjoy the lush parklands of the various golf courses around town.

Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument is also only 140 miles from Auburn. The 330,000-acre monument in the California Coast mountain range is a popular spot for outdoor recreation with residents of Sacramento and the Bay Area, but its size prevents it from ever feeling crowded. Hundreds of miles of trails and clear blue water for swimming make this a must-see spot during your Auburn camper rental vacation.

Most of the RV parks near Auburn are a few miles north of town along Highway 49 and Interstate 80. Auburn RV Resort is one of the most accessible options in the area being just off Interstate 80 and a few miles north of downtown Auburn. It has laundry facilities, showers, and dog park/wash area to use if you bring a four-legged friend along on your Auburn motorhome rental adventure.

A few miles to the north, on the Grass Valley Highway, is Auburn Gold Country RV Park. This park has a heated swimming pool and spa for year-round enjoyment, along with full hookups and a small fishing pond. It’s also within walking distance of a shopping area with chain retailers and fast food restaurants. Another option is Loomis RV Park, several miles to the south of Auburn in the town of Loomis. The park has a pool, full hookups, laundry facilities, and the surrounding town has amazing small-town charm.

One of the closest Walmarts is 10 miles south on Interstate 80 in the town of Rocklin. You may be able to spend a night or two here with the Auburn motorhome rental, just be sure to check in with store management prior to your stay.

Despite being on a major transportation corridor, the area doesn’t have many truck stops. One of the closest spots is a 30-minute drive from Auburn.

Auburn is perhaps most famous for its gold rush days back in the mid-19th century, when miners from across the country rushed to make their fortune here. The town’s Gold Rush Museum is a great introduction to this history with several hands-on exhibits and a replica gold mining tunnel, all housed inside the historic Auburn Depot.

For a different take on Auburn’s history visit the Joss House Chinese Museum. It’s only opened once a month but is an absolute treat if that happens to be during your visit to Auburn. It functioned as a community meeting space and kitchen for Chinese immigrants that were unwelcome at many of the other establishments in the area. The museum is a testament to California’s troubled history and helps visitors to understand the difficulties that immigrants face today.

A stroll through the Old Town neighborhood is the perfect way to spend an afternoon in Auburn, with dozens of historical buildings now occupied by small shops and boutiques. There are also delicious restaurant options here.